Suncheon Gwonbun Store, Warm Hearts Filled with Donations and Support

Chairwoman Kwon Ae-im of the Women-Friendly Group posed for a photo after donating goods to Kwon's Store.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City (Mayor Heo Seok) announced on the 24th that donations supporting the second opening of the Kwonbun Store continue to pour in.

The city opened the Kwonbun Store, which provides goods to citizens struggling with their livelihoods due to COVID-19, on the 9th and operated it. However, as many citizens in need flocked at once, the donated goods were exhausted within seven days of opening, leading to a reorganization period. The second opening is scheduled for the 2nd of next month.

Upon hearing the news of the depletion of donated goods, citizens have been eagerly waiting for the second opening of the Kwonbun Store for those more in need than themselves and have been continuously inquiring about how to participate in donations.

Various citizens, institutions, and organizations have participated in donations. Starting with volunteer groups such as anonymous citizens (20 boxes of ramen), the Farmers' Association (340 bags of rice / worth 7 million KRW), Lilac Volunteer Group (worth 4 million KRW), Women-Friendly Volunteer Group Kwon Ae-im (worth 1 million KRW), Hwangto Gukbap Lee Hyang-gi (worth 1 million KRW), Kia Motors Seo Dae-sung (worth 1 million KRW), and Noh Yang-gi (worth 1 million KRW), citizens who personally purchased goods, and small business owners who believe in standing together during difficult times have all participated in various ways.

A volunteer who participated in donating goods said, “Upon hearing that the goods at the Kwonbun Store, which operates with donated items, were exhausted faster than expected, I felt saddened and decided to participate in the donation.” He added, “I realize there are far more neighbors in need around us than I thought. I hope many people continue to participate in donations so that warm hearts spread throughout the region.”

Meanwhile, the donated goods are planned to be provided during the second opening of the Kwonbun Store, and inquiries about donations or sponsorships can be made to the Suncheon City Volunteer Center.

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